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A deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 50 people within hours, prompting WHO investigations as officials race to determine the cause.

WHO and partners have deployed a Sudan virus vaccine trial in Uganda, aiming to halt transmission and protect high-risk populations amid a newly confirmed case and ongoing contact tracing.

WHO has identified 17 pathogens as top priorities for vaccine R&D to tackle major health threats, highlighting HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, aiming to save millions of lives globally.

The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger global preparedness.

WHO warns of “collective amnesia” regarding COVID-19 and urges action to protect vulnerable groups from ongoing threats posed by respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.

The European Commission’s new initiative calls for extending smoke-free environments to key outdoor areas to protect young people from second-hand smoke.

WHO reports that snakebites kill one person every 4-6 minutes globally, with the greatest impact on agricultural workers and children in low-income regions.

Twelve African nations are poised to receive an allocation of 18 million doses of the inaugural malaria vaccine in a…

Artificial sweeteners have found a prominent place in our kitchens, becoming a staple for those seeking to reduce or eliminate…

World Health Organization (WHO) officials recommended that countries consider recommending masks for passengers on long-haul flights given the rapid spread…